Patient Support
Every person entering custody will receive a full health assessment on reception.
While in custody, inmates or detainees may request to go to the health centre at any time to have a health problem assessed and treated.
Services available include:
Primary Health Care including:
- Nursing
- GP
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- X-ray
- Physiotherapy
Mental Health Services including:
- Psychiatry
- A free confidential Mental Health helpline available 24hrs a day (1800 222 427)
Public & Sexual Health Services including:
- Testing and management of blood borne viruses such as hep C, Hep B, HIV
- Vaccinations
Dental Services including:
- Emergency care
- Routine dental care
Drug & Alcohol Services including:
- Management of people in withdrawal/ detox
- Assessment for Methadone and Buprenorphine programs
Aboriginal Health Services including:
- The Aboriginal Vascular Health Program
Women’s Health Services including:
- Health issues specific to females including sexual health